User’s Manual

MM200A
Contact Resistance Test System

Model : MM 200A

AGM POWER ENGINEERING SDN BHD (Co. No. 841907-U)

112, Jalan SS 20/26, Damansara Kim,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA

Tel: +6(03) 7726 7530 / 9130 5620

Fax: +6(03) 9019 3115
Email: agmpower@streamyx.com / agm_power@agm-power.com
Website: www.agm-power.com

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Regulations 2

2. Introduction 3
2.1 Application & Design

3. Description 4

4. Display Settings 6

5. Operation 8

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6. Application Example 9
6.1 Testing a Circuit Breaker
6.2 Testing Bus-bar Joints

7. Troubleshooting 10

8. Specifications 11

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1. SAFETY REGULATIONS
This equipment should only be used by a well trained personnel
instructed in the safe operation of the equipment under test.

The following instructions are to be seen as an addition to each

country or company’s local rules and regulations.

The MM200A is equipped with a mains plug having a third earth

(ground) pin. This plug will only fit into an earth (grounding) type
power outlet.
A separate earth (ground) binding post is available on the unit front

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panel. Always connect the separate earth (ground) binding post
located on the front panel to earth (ground).

IMPORTANT!

ALWAYS ensure equipment is adequately grounded and test

leads are not damaged before starting test.

NEVER connect the MM200A to an external voltage source if the

protective earth (ground) is not connected.

ALWAYS turn the MM200A off before connecting to the

equipment under test.

WARNING!

UNPLUG the MM200A from the supply before cleaning. Only use
a damp cloth. Do not use any liquid cleaners aerosol cleaners.

DO NOT use auxiliary equipment not recommended by the

manufacturer - AG POWER.

DO NOT attempt to service the unit. Opening the front cover will
expose the user to dangerous voltage and other hazards.

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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Application & Design

CONTACT RESISTANCE TEST SYSTEM – MM200A

The MM200A test system is designed to automatically measure the

contact resistances of circuit breakers, disconnecting switches and
busbar joints.

With outputs currents of 100A, 200A and an optional factory preset

current, this robust, lightweight and portable unit makes an essential
tool for maintenance work.

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The MM200A is equipped with a built-in Ammeter. The Resistance is
calculated via voltage drop measurement and shown on the display.

Current injection is controlled using the variac knob.

NOTE!

The current output depends on the burden of the external circuit.

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3. DESCRIPTION
Current

Sensing

5
4
Ω

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2

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1. LCD Display
2. Control Module
‘SEL’ – Test Current Range (100A / 200A / Factory
Preset ‘10A’ )
‘TEST’ – Calculate Resistance Value at Selected Test
Current Range
‘RST’ – Timer Reset
‘I/O’ – ON/OFF Current Output
3. Variable Current Injection Knob
4. DC Current Source (Output)
5. Voltage Sensing Channel (Input)

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Output DC current and measured resistance are displayed on a
backlit LCD

IMPORTANT!

Each unit is equipped with a built-in high temperature protection

device. Should the test equipment internal circuitry exceed 85 °C,
the output source will automatically cut off. Output source will
automatically resume when the control unit temperature
decreases below 85 °C.

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For safety purpose, should the MM200A is accidently left
unattended during current injection, the MM200A is designed to
automatically turn OFF if the injection period is longer than 2
minutes. To resume current injection, select ‘I/O’.

Note: The manufacturer and distributor shall not be liable for any
accidents or injuries caused by inappropriate or incorrect use of
this test equipment.

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4. DISPLAY SETTINGS

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Display shown during power up.

Selection of 100Adc with measured resistance in micro-Ohm

SEL – Press ‘▲/▼’ button to select the test current (100A / 200A /
Factory Preset ‘10A’ )

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Selection of 200Adc

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SEL – Press ‘▲/▼’ button to select the test current (100A / 200A /
Factory Preset ‘10A’ )

Selection of 10Adc

SEL – Press ‘▲/▼’ button to select the test current (100A / 200A /
Factory Preset ‘10A’ )

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5. OPERATION
This equipment should only be used by a well trained personnel
instructed in the safe operation of the equipment under test.

The following instructions are to be seen as an addition to each

country or company’s rules and regulations.

1. Ensure correct connection of the current and sensing cables to

the circuit breaker or busbar joint.
2. SEL – Press ‘▲/▼’ button to select the test current (100A /
200A / Factory Preset ‘10A’ )

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3. Set the current adjustor knob to zero position.
4. I/O – Select ‘I/O’ to begin current injection.
5. Rotate variac until current value on display shows selected test
current.
6. TEST – Select ‘TEST’ to view resistance value.
7. Rotate the current adjustor knob back to zero position.
8. RST – Reset values.

The MM200A unit is designed to test resistance at only 100A / 200A /

Factory preset ‘10A’. Current injections above or below the set values
will result in an inaccurate resistance reading.

CAUTION!

Before disconnecting current cables from equipment under test,

turn current adjustor knob to zero position, push 'RST' and
switch 'OFF' the test equipment.

IMPORTANT!

Always ensure equipment is adequately grounded and test leads

are not damaged before starting test.

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6. APPLICATION EXAMPLE
6.1 Testing a circuit breaker

1. Ensure that the circuit is de-energized on both sides of the

breaker before starting work.
2. Close the circuit breaker.
3. Connect the earth (ground) terminals of the MM200A to
protective earth.
4. Connect the current and sensing cables to the breaker primary
contacts.
5. Set the test current, ‘SEL’, and select ‘I/O’ to inject current up to

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test current setting. (100A / 200A / Factory Preset ‘10A’)
6. Select ‘TEST’ to retrieve the resistance value.

6.2 Testing bus-bar joints

1. Ensure that the circuit is de-energized on both sides of the bus-

bar before starting work.
2. Connect the earth (ground) terminals of the MM200A to
protective earth.
3. Connect the current cables to the each ends of the bus-bar
contacts. Do not connect the sensing cables.
4. Set the test current, ‘SEL’, and select ‘I/O’ to inject current up to
test current setting. (100A / 200A / Factory Preset ‘10A’)
5. Use an external Voltmeter to measure the voltage drop across
each contact joint of the bus-bar.
6. Stop the injection current by selecting ‘I/O’. Display will show
‘OFF’.

Calculate the resistance:-

Measured voltage drop = 9.8mVdc

Injection current = 100Adc

Resistance = 0.0098 / 100

= 98µΩ

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Display Possible Action

Cause
0 µΩ Sensing cables not Check polarity of
During test connected correctly sensing cables and
current cables
***** µΩ ‘TEST’ button not Select ‘TEST’ button
During test selected
0A ‘I/O’ button not Select ‘I/O’ button
Variac knob turned selected

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above 0 %
Current cables open Check circuit and
circuit ensure closed loop
between test set and
equipment under test
Internal circuit Select ‘I/O’ to OFF.
overheat above 85°C Allow unit to cool
down.
*Caution – output
source will
automatically resume
when unit
temperature
decreases below
85°C
Fuse F1 or F2 trip Reset fuse F1 of F2
by pushing down on
F1 or F2 fuse.

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8. SPECIFICATIONS
Operation Duty Cycle ( ON circuit / OFF circuit ) Open Circuit Voltage
100 A dc 5 min / 15 min 9V
200 A dc 5 sec / 15 min 9V

Measurement
DC Current Range Resistance Range Accuracy :
(1A Resolution) ±1% of metering
10A 0 – 300 mΩ (0.01 mΩ Resolution)
100A 0 – 50 mΩ (1 μΩ Resolution)
200A 0 – 25 mΩ (1 μΩ Resolution)

Communication
RJ 45 network port

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General
Mains Voltage 220 – 260 VAC , 50 / 60 Hz
Operating Temperature 0 – 55 °C , 5 - 95% R.H., non-condensing
Dimensions 32 cm x 23 cm x 29 cm
Weight 15 kg
The test set has been designed to incorporate EN 61010-1 specifications to
Safety
Safety Class 1 & Installation Category 2
Calibration Certificate of calibration with data provided, traceable to NML standards

Accessories
Mains Cable 1 x 4m Ground Cable
2 x 3.5m Sensing Cable c/w Crocodile Clips 2 x 3.5m Current Cable c/w Crocodile Clips

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